Colleen Renner has a career in public service spanning over 40 years. In 2014, she ran for the position of Park County clerk and won. Her campaign was successful again in 2018. Now, she’s running for a third term. 

Renner worked in the Fremont County clerk’s office from 1980 to 1984, after which she moved to Cody. She went to work for the Park County Extension Office for the next 30 years. 

“Thirty years is a long time to do one job, but I loved that job also,” Renner said. 

She was contemplating what to do next — even possibly retiring — and several people called her to encourage her to run for Park County clerk. She followed the advice, and it was a good decision, she said. 

“My days are busy, and my days are full. It’s a challenge, but it’s a good challenge,” Renner said. 

Renner said all her professional experience, including the nearly seven years she’s served as county clerk, make her the best candidate for the position. 

“I’m a people server. I’ve always enjoyed working with the public and helping them in any way I can,” she said.

The job provides administrative support for county records, payroll, and accounts receivable. 

What is on the day’s list, Renner said, is “dependent on what day and month of the year it is.” 

Throughout the year, the office handles titles for Wyoming vehicles and records involving county land transactions — including deeds and mortgages, subdivisions and mineral leases. The office also oversees the administration of liquor license applications and marriage licenses. 

Renner said she and the office staff are meticulous about this area of their work. 

“We like to double check our work before it leaves here,” she said. 

The office also helps administer the county’s budgeting process. 

Every year, prior to the county commissioners’ work on the budget, the clerk’s office sends out applications to the entities that receive special funding so the commission can review those requests. The office provides administrative support for the county’s 23 departments as they put in their budget proposals and administers the budget hearings that precede the commission’s final approved budget for the fiscal year. 

The clerk also serves as the county elections officer, ensuring the process is conducted according to Wyoming statutes. 

Renner encouraged county voters to not only get out and vote but also to be informed voters. She said her office doesn’t provide that research, so voters will need to do that on their own. She also wants voters to know they will need to bring their identification to the polls, and if they have any questions on what satisfies ID requirements, they can contact the elections office. 

Tim Lasseter is challenging Renner for the county clerk position, and both candidates are running as Republicans. The primary is Aug. 16.